Kid Central Festival

05/07/2019

Kid Central Festival's 9th year wouldn't happen without the support of the kids that love it, the families that attend it, the businesses and organizations that put on so many amazing activities, the cadre of volunteers who help keep it running and the city who lets us take over little bits of downtown every year. We're already looking ahead to next year. The 10th annual Kid Central Festival will be held Saturday, May 2, 2020.

Perhaps it was all the smiling faces. Maybe it was the fun activities. Whatever it was, Kid Central Festival broke the days of rain and brought sunshine back to Downtown Bangor on Saturday. With cr…

05/04/2019

What was your favorite activity during Kid Central Fest today?

05/04/2019

Who knows what GORP stands for? Take your kids to Epic Sports so they can find out — and make some for themselves. And while you're there, check out the Bangor Historical Society will teach you how to make a thaumatrope, a toy that was popular in the 19th century.

05/04/2019

What is the NOAA Fisheries doing at Bangor Public Library? Head over to find out! We guarantee it will be a swimmingly good time.

(Photo: At last year's KCF, kids helped populate this colorful school of fish!)

05/04/2019

Did someone say cheese?!? Stop by Bangor Wine and Cheese Company today where kids can sample cheeses made from cows, goats and sheep milk as part of 2019 Kid Central Festival. Then they can color an animal mask to take with them!

05/04/2019

What's that winged creature? What animal's skull is that? Explore curiosities and oddities today at The Rock & Art Shop.

05/04/2019

Calling all superheroes! Don your capes, pull on your masks and join us at Kid Central Festival Headquarters (29 Central Street) at 12:30pm for our Superhero Costume Contest & Storytime!

05/04/2019

Today's the day and we're bursting with excitement. The festivities begin at 10am and at 10:30am there is a very special Storytime with Chris Van Dusen. He'll be sharing his newest book, A PIGLET NAMED MERCY. Don't miss it!

05/03/2019

Who's excited for 2019 Kid Central Festival? There are so many great events planned for tomorrow. Here's a sampling of what to expect.

Wondering what’s happening this year at Kid Central Festival on May 4, 2019? Here’s a sampling of all the fun to be had when the kids of greater Bangor invade downtown on the first Satu…

03/15/2019

50 days until the 2019 Kid Central Festival! Plus the return of Maine author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen!